Franschhoek Cellar Pinotage 75cl

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Product information


Franschhoek Cellar offers a distinctive range of single varietal wines, capturing the vibrant character and charm of the valley, whilst paying homage to the historical landmarks of the village that help tell the story of this incredible place. Built in 1825, the scenic Franschhoek mountain pass boasts the oldest stone bridge still in use in South Africa. Our own unique variety, Pinotage, is a fitting tribute to this historic landmark.

Country of Origin
South Africa

Suitable for vegetariansSuitable for vegetarians

Allergen Information
Contains Sulphites
Dietary Information
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans ; Sustainably Made
ABV (%)
14.0%
Units
10.5
Grape Variety

Pinotage

Tasting Notes

The fruit-driven Pinotage, which offers a good, juicy glass of wine, as handled very gently in the cellar to preserve its generous aromas of black cherries, cloze and raspberry jam. A smooth and juicy palate, redolent with ripe mulberries, and glimmers of tobacco and spice from gentle oaking, is followed by an appealingly savoury finish.

History
The wine estate was built in 1920 and by 1947 the wine cellar was completed and a group of local farmers starting making wines under the Franschhoek Cellar name.  In 2008, a return to private ownership saw Franschhoek Cellar move back to its roots in celebrating its heritage and focusing on creating varietal wines that reflect our unique South African terroir. Franschhoek is one of the truly great wine & food destinations in South Africa. 
Regional Information
Fruit is sourced from only the best vineyards and growers, from the best-suited regions for each variety to create distinctive fruit-driven wines. By selecting and sourcing grapes from the broad boundaries of the Cape winelands, we achieve consistent, high quality standards, vintage after vintage.
Current Vintage
2021
Vinification Details
Gentle maceration to extract only refined and silky tannins and optimal colour was followed by French oak maturation for 8 to 12 months, to help smooth out the wine and allow seamless integration.
Producer
Franschhoek Cellar
Agent
DGB Europe
Winemaker
Ryan Puttick
Taste Category
Medium bodied red wine
Beer Degree (Plato Scale)

Please drink responsibly
Know your limits
The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week

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11 June 2023 by 
Enjoying with our BBQ!

Love South African red and this one works well with steak on the BBQ. Great vintage and depth of flavour.

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19 March 2021 by 
Lovely wine!

vintage 2019 rating 4.1 on vivino - can't be wrong!

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12 March 2021 by 
Bad batch?

Possibly a corked batch, we tried it last night and it smelled like a damp dog, and tasted worse! (Not that I have ever actually tasted a damp dog...) It was undrinkable. Will not be ordering again. JAD

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09 January 2021 by 
The worst wine I have tried sober

This is disgusting. It can't be corked, because it is a screwtop. But 3 sips in, and I am throwing the whole bottle away. Absolutely gross.

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03 November 2020 by 
Bad bottle ?

Easily my worst bottle of wine of the past 10 years. Musty like a damp cellar. If this is what the wine-maker intended, then the best I can say is the style is seriously retro/eccentric. The label mentions mulberry flavours well I dont eat those either and I dont know anyone who does. Perhaps this was simply a bottle gone bad.

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16 October 2020 by 
A Great Vintage

Weve just tried the 2019 vintage we had delivered. It was obviously a good vintage as this has a strong and discernible pinotage flavour. If you like pinotage you wont be disappointed with the 2019 bottle

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